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86 TRX200SX project-tail light and other ideas?

Hi everybody,

I picked up an 86 TRX 200SX from a friend for $350 this past month. Runs fantastic, so no motor worries. Talk about a fun toy, it’s my first!!

So far I’ve gotten her a new air cleaner element, a new pull handle, changed the oil (whoa, was that overdue)-cleaned the engine, etc. etc.

Most of what I’ll be looking for…are body parts. And wow, I’ve found out that those are super hard to find…. :frown:

I’d like to do some sort of an upgrade to the tail light since I cannot find the hardware to fix the original one. What have you done? I’d love some ideas, I really don’t know where to start.

86 TRX200SX project-tail light and other ideas?

Hi everybody,

I picked up an 86 TRX 200SX from a friend for $350 this past month. Runs fantastic, so no motor worries. Talk about a fun toy, it’s my first!!

So far I’ve gotten her a new air cleaner element, a new pull handle, changed the oil (whoa, was that overdue)-cleaned the engine, etc. etc.

Most of what I’ll be looking for…are body parts. And wow, I’ve found out that those are super hard to find…. :frown:

I’d like to do some sort of an upgrade to the tail light since I cannot find the hardware to fix the original one. What have you done? I’d love some ideas, I really don’t know where to start.

Where do you mud ride?

I know theres parks everywhere in the US but what parks have better mud holes than others? I like Busco Beach in NC. Ive watched that show "fishers atv world" before and it seems like the only thing he likes to do is cruise on a well groomed trail…seems pretty boring if you ask me.

Where do you mud ride?

I know theres parks everywhere in the US but what parks have better mud holes than others? I like Busco Beach in NC. Ive watched that show "fishers atv world" before and it seems like the only thing he likes to do is cruise on a well groomed trail…seems pretty boring if you ask me.

Helmet to helmet communication?

I am currently in the market for a helmet communication systems for our riding group. I would like something that has Bluetooth capability so I can listen to music and take calls while I ride but still be able to communicate with other riders through the same device. I would like to get something where 4 riders minimum would be able to communicate with each other. Having the ability to add more would be a bonus. I did a search here but haven’t found anything recent and it appears that a ton of new products have been released since. The range has me concerned with some of them as it states they have a 2 mile open range. I am curious as to what I can expect the range to be in the woods? I see some guys saying that those that have 2 mile open range still have about 1 mile in the woods which doesn’t seem realistic but if it is, it would be just enough for our group. I wouldn’t want anything with less than a realistic 1 mile range in the woods. Bluetooth and wireless is a must. I have used hand held wired units years ago and they are a pain in the ass when it comes to removing your helmet as 9 times out of 10, everyone forgets about the wires, myself included. :irked:

What is everyone using these days?? How is the battery life, range, sound clarity, etc. on the units you are using? Thanks in advance for any feedback.

Helmet to helmet communication?

I am currently in the market for a helmet communication systems for our riding group. I would like something that has Bluetooth capability so I can listen to music and take calls while I ride but still be able to communicate with other riders through the same device. I would like to get something where 4 riders minimum would be able to communicate with each other. Having the ability to add more would be a bonus. I did a search here but haven’t found anything recent and it appears that a ton of new products have been released since. The range has me concerned with some of them as it states they have a 2 mile open range. I am curious as to what I can expect the range to be in the woods? I see some guys saying that those that have 2 mile open range still have about 1 mile in the woods which doesn’t seem realistic but if it is, it would be just enough for our group. I wouldn’t want anything with less than a realistic 1 mile range in the woods. Bluetooth and wireless is a must. I have used hand held wired units years ago and they are a pain in the ass when it comes to removing your helmet as 9 times out of 10, everyone forgets about the wires, myself included. :irked:

What is everyone using these days?? How is the battery life, range, sound clarity, etc. on the units you are using? Thanks in advance for any feedback.

30×11 wild thangs (new set up)

I post on here before asking opinions and thoughts and decided on a set up. I actually bought 2 30x11s to test fit and make sure they would fit on the front before buying all 4 at the same time. Stock suspension 07 grizzly, with the shocks set all the way up. I have only taking it out once since the new wheels and tires and I am very happy with it. Anyways onto the pics.

Mounted one and this shows the difference before and after being mounted and 8psi

Front diff pinion seal

I have a 2014 Sportsman 570 EPS non-decent control. 2000 kms.. Hard riding in mud and water.

I’ve got a leak around the pinion shaft on the front differential. I pulled out my service manual and noticed the diagrams for the diff are different than my machine. Manual shows 3 bolts securing a cap over the pinion shaft where u can access the seal whereas mine doesn’t t have thee three bolts. See picture.

My question are:

How do i get at the pinion seal?

How do i assess for wear/damage to the pinion gear without disassembling the diff? Is "any" play in pinion shaft indicative of a problem?

Do i have ability to shift location of the seal if i encounter wear in the shaft? Or do need to replace the shaft?

Can i replace this seal without removing the diff (which would be a real PITA)?

Do i need to mess with the backlash screw if i don’t go any further than the seal?

Thank you so much for any advise or insight you can share.

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Front diff pinion seal

I have a 2014 Sportsman 570 EPS non-decent control. 2000 kms.. Hard riding in mud and water.

I’ve got a leak around the pinion shaft on the front differential. I pulled out my service manual and noticed the diagrams for the diff are different than my machine. Manual shows 3 bolts securing a cap over the pinion shaft where u can access the seal whereas mine doesn’t t have thee three bolts. See picture.

My question are:

How do i get at the pinion seal?

How do i assess for wear/damage to the pinion gear without disassembling the diff? Is "any" play in pinion shaft indicative of a problem?

Do i have ability to shift location of the seal if i encounter wear in the shaft? Or do need to replace the shaft?

Can i replace this seal without removing the diff (which would be a real PITA)?

Do i need to mess with the backlash screw if i don’t go any further than the seal?

Thank you so much for any advise or insight you can share.

Sent from my LG-H812 using Tapatalk